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Takudzwa Chitsiga
Sports Reporter

HERENTALS coach, Kumbirai Mutiwekuziva, is a relieved man after his side started training sessions ahead of the expected mini-league tournament.

The coach, whose side recorded a clean bill of health, began their preparations on Thursday.

“I am happy that, at least, there is a possibility that we may play the game soon,’’ he said.

‘’It was a frustrating time, which affected everyone, but I am happy that, gradually, we are going past this phase.

“We have managed to retain all our players, those we had plans with before the lockdown, and there is no-one who has shown any interest in leaving us.

‘’Bringing the boys together, after a lengthy spell, was good.

‘’As a coach, I enjoy my job and I have some ambitions which can only be achieved when the sport is being played.’’

Mutiwekuziva says the scheduled mini-league tournament would be a big boost to the clubs.

‘’My hope is that the mini-league will be a good platform for the boys to impress national team coaches ahead of next year’s CHAN games.

“I have belief in my boys and I know they always raise up to the occasion, like what they did last season, when we were fighting relegation,” said Mutiwekuziva.